October 2024

September 2024. Provisional data Overnight stays in hotel establishments increased by 2.8% in September with respect to the same month in 2023, exceeding 39 million. Those of travellers resident in Spain fell by 0.7%, while those of non-residents grew by 4.4%. During the first nine months of 2024, overnight stays increased by 5.2% compared to […]

2025 Promises Growth: Strong Economy and Increased Connectivity Will Boost Tourism The strong economy, growing customer base and unprecedented connectivity augur well for the tourism sector in 2025. Advance sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels and are increasingly ahead of schedule, indicating a market with room to expand. Despite a slowdown in growth last spring,

Sports, astronomical events, and wellness retreats top the list for Spanish travelers in the coming year, as they prioritize alternative destinations and shared experiences. In 2025, Spaniards are expected to increase their vacation spending, prioritizing group and immersive experiences. According to Skyscanner’s annual travel trends report, Spanish travelers now seek deeper connections and a sense

Between January and August 2024, the main tourist markets for Spain have recorded significant spending growth, fostering the desaisonalization of tourism in several regions. The strategic markets of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the United States have seen a substantial increase in tourist spending in Spain, with growth rates exceeding 10% between January and

A BBVA Research report warns that global warming could reduce summer tourist demand by up to 19.6%, severely affecting the Canary Islands’ economy. A study by BBVA Research has revealed that global warming could reduce summer tourism demand in the Canary Islands by up to 19.6%. This decline would significantly affect the Islands’ main economic

The results show that the number of foreign visitors would increase in winter, but decrease drastically in summer. The continued emission of pollutant gases associated with climate change could lead to a decrease of up to 19.6% in tourism demand by the end of the century, seriously affecting the economic engine of the archipelago. Researchers

Spending by golf tourists contributes more than 1,000 million euros to the economy of the Canary Islands and represents 18% of national spending. The economic impact of golf in the country reached 15,937 million euros, and a large part of this figure went to complementary sectors such as the hotel and catering industry and commerce,

AI technology at the service of sustainable tourism ‘Tourism is the most human economic sector of all,’ says Natalia Bayona, executive director of UN Tourism, but it also needs technology to develop, to provide better services and to advance sustainability. In the wake of the pandemic, it has given a strong boost to its digitalisation,

CONESTUR adopts a declaration to advance the triple bottom line of sustainability The Plenary of the Spanish Tourism Council (CONESTUR) has unanimously approved on Wednesday a declaration of support for tourism that establishes as a priority to work for a responsible tourism, to advance in the triple sustainability (economic, social and environmental) and to prioritise

Relevant data During the second quarter of 2024, guests stayed 208.8 million nights in short-stay rental accommodation in the EU, booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group or TripAdvisor. This represents an increase of 16.2% compared to the same period in 2023. In April 2024, 53.5 million nights were spent in accommodation booked through online platforms,